LESS Alcohol ~ FEBRUARY 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

LoveyChar

Thank you, you lovely people... It's been rough. But I'm blessed, so blessed that she was one of the most beautiful parts of my life.

@itladyee She was a Blue Heeler mixed breed. We found her free off of Craigslist when she was 8 weeks old. Lady who had her wanted to keep her but she couldn't keep her older dog and pup in the same room without older dog attacking puppy. I loved her the moment I met her.

Michieb125

I looked at my AF days tracker and am a bit under my goal of where I want to be.
Aiming for more AF days this week as I have a girls vacation coming up closer to the end of this month.

DH and I decided on no big dinner or dessert for Valentines this year as we splurged for birthdays and Super Bowl already.
That also means no wine tomorrow!

Actual also includes AF tonight:
AF - 7
A - 6

Michieb125

@globalhiker - I have been known for going out of my way now and then to pick up the ‘mini’s’ at World Market! Sometimes it just makes good sense .

@tmbg1 - I personally know those feelings can be difficult to navigate. We are here for you.

xbowhunter

Morning my fellow LA alcohol friends.

I recently learned alcohol and excess carbs are a leading contributor to excess inflammation. I'm no spring chicken and the past 6 or so months my joints are starting to ache big time preventing me from hitting my strength training goals. So for 30 or more days I am going to abstain from alcohol and go back on the keto program to see if it improves my situation. Can't hurt eh!

A = 7
AF = 5

Jthanmyfitnesspal

@xbowhunter : no question that boozing it up after a workout probably undermines any benefit. And, I’ve never had a worse hangover than from doing a big workout (Eg, 25mi bike ride in the summer heat), then hit the beers. Feels good going down, but—oh—the next day everything hurts!

xbowhunter

Morning LA friends!

A = 7
AF = 6

2timesacharmmfp

Checking in- weekend went about as I expected - went over on Saturday but I kept it under my planned drinks on Fri and Sun. Overall 7 on target, 6 over. Not a great start but committed to improving!

Planned A today for Valentine's day, but may make Friday AF to still get 4 days this week.

OllyBooBoo

February has been quite the challange for me. Giving up alcohol completely for Lent. Well, until 3/24 when my vacation starts.

AF - 7
A - 6

Michieb125

AF last night, even with some serious family concerns that came up, I ‘noticed’ I didn’t run to a glass of wine to dull the news but did have to breathe through it for awhile, pray and take melatonin to sleep.

Something fun for me……I went to a Barre class yesterday taught by my favorite instructor - she also has her own dance studio. You know how it’s all about the glass with LA? It’s all about the instructor at a gym studio class!
The days are becoming less cold so getting out to a class is becoming a little easier.
I also have a spot reserved for Zumba this morning.

On another note, my blueberry bush has tons of buds on it. I hope Spring isn’t too far off!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my special LA friends!

Actual - includes AF tonight:
AF - 8
A - 6

itladyee

Goals for February
Kinda Dry February
Limit drinking to weekends and special occasions
Drink Friday or Saturday, None on Sunday (exception Superbowl)

Weekend 2/2
Anniversary Dinner 2/7
Weekend 2/9 ~ Superbowl
Weekend 2/16
Weekend 2/23
Goal AF = 23 +

Current Streak - AF = 1
Longest Streak - AF = 16

As of yesterday, was still NOT back on track and a bit frustrated. It's all me though...guilty!! In the last 7 days, I've had an Anniversary with two dinners out, Superbowl with snacks and alcohol (not nearly what I would normally do) and now Valentine's day (which shouldn't translate into much change). But there were too many temptations during this week and i barely said no. It was fun and enjoyable but now the tale is told on the scale! Up 2 from last week and a total of almost 4 from the week before!! It's amazing (also known as appalling) how easy it is for old habits to come back. At least I've remained constant with exercise and even threw in some new core moves!

A = 2
W = 8
AF = 4
A=Non Wine Alcohol
Month Recap by Day
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2/1 ✅️
2/2 ✅️
2/3 🍷
2/4 🍸
2/5 ✅️
2/6 🍷
2/7 🍸Anniversary >Impromptu dinner out. Thought oven would be fixed by now. Husband had planned to make dinner at home and we go out Saturday. We are still going out Saturday
2/8 🍷
2/9 🍷
2/10 🍷Planned Anniversary Out
2/11 🍷Superbowl

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2/12 🍷Habit
2/13 🍷Husband had a beer, so why not?
2/14 ✅️
2/15
2/16
2/17
2/18
2/19
2/20
2/21
2/22
2/23
2/24
2/25
2/26
2/27
2/28
2/29

2024 Stats
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January
AF = 87%
A = 13%
February
AF =
A =

2023 Stats Detailed
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January
AF = 53%
A = 47%
February
AF = 29%
A = 71%
March
AF = 0%
A = 100%
April
AF = 14%
A = 86%
May
AF = 23%
A = 77%
June
AF = 27%
A = 73%
July
AF = 0%
A = 100%
August
AF = 0%
A = 100%
September
AF= 0%
A= 100%
October
AF= 0%
Wine=100%
A= 100%
November - Assumed
AF= 0%
Wine=100%
A= 100%
December - Assumed
AF= 0%
Wine=100%
A= 100%

xbowhunter

Morning LA friends!

I was tested yesterday being V day! My wife had me pour her a glass of excellent wine.
She asked me if I wanted some and I was tempted but didn't cave! lol

Stay strong! Live long!

A = 7
AF = 7

OllyBooBoo

AF - 8
A - 6

2timesacharmmfp

As I said yesterday, not a great start. So far 7 days on target (5 AF) and 7 over target which are NOT the numbers I wanted this month. However, we're only halfway through, plenty of time to turnaround. Planned AF next 2 days (Friday is normally an "A" day for me so an extra bit of challenge for me ) then we'll see how the weekend goes.

I have cut my daily calories a bit, as even the weeks I have managed the drinks, I've seen ZERO shift in the scale since mid-Jan. Basically all my holiday weight is becoming just weight...so keeping mindful of that should ideally help with the drinks as well as the food.

tmbg1

8 - AF
1- LA
6- A

Womona

Hi all, had about a glass and a half the last two nights, need to ratchet that back to one. Calories have been over my normal as well.

foldinthecheese

I've so far made it through half of February with no alcohol. I don't really notice feeling much better specifically. I'm still waking up in the middle of the night most nights.

The hardest part for me has been when I'm watching TV and the characters drink on the show. It seems to be pretty prevalent in most shows.

I still think I can make it through February since I have nothing planned this month. I'm not sure what my goal should be for next month but the first 2 weekends of March will be tough with some events. The longer I go in February without alcohol the more stressed I get about March since I'll be breaking what is becoming a longer and longer streak.

xbowhunter

Morning LA friends!

Doing much better this month! I may have a glass of wine this weekend or maybe not because I feel back to normal again! Just by not drinking at all this week I shed almost 5lbs of water weight and feel much less bloated.

Stay strong! Live long!

A = 7
AF = 8

OllyBooBoo

AF - 9
A - 6

Some of my friends are away this weekend and I'm a little releived because there will be less tempation to go out and drink. Certain friends I feel like I have to come up with a good excuse (lie) to not meet them out. Looking forward to an AF weekend!

xbowhunter

OllyBooBoo wrote: »

AF - 9
A - 6

Some of my friends are away this weekend and I'm a little releived because there will be less tempation to go out and drink. Certain friends I feel like I have to come up with a good excuse (lie) to not meet them out. Looking forward to an AF weekend!

I can relate. Last summer I cut out the alcohol then we were invited to go on a wine tour. uggg!
Talk about awkward for me! lol

OllyBooBoo

@xbowhunter The struggle is real!